Yes, I live near the Y (and I use the 92y gym in the winter when the weather isn’t great for Central Park) and that’s my commute. It’s a good safe neighborhood, and subway/buses make it easy to get around. I am a huge fan of the park and spend a lot of time there walking/exercising weather permitting, I’d recommend mapping out which neighborhoods of the city you want to explore on weekends - NYC is a great city to walk around. Message me if you have questions, glad to help!